A22CaneaMr Fmningt Saturday. Ftbmary 25, -1995 to county extension agent Anthony Betonte, who joined the extension office five years ago. During the business portion of the extension meeting, new offic ers for the board were elected for 1995.' Roy Snoke replaced Peiffer as the board’s president Gayle Fry was elected vice president to suc ceed Eugene Hoefeit The job of secretary went to Kathy Walton, who replaced Stephanie Chertok in that position. All of the new officers served on the board of directors last year. New directors also were elected during the annual meeting. They Grower DEKALB, Dl. A Pennsylva nia Dekalb grain sorghum grower has won state honors in the 1994 National Grain Sorghum Produc ers (NGSP) yield and manage ment contest Richard D. Schmalz of Doyles town earned first place in the state in the conventional tillage/non-ir rigated category with DK2B pro ducing 74.22 bushels/acre. In all, Dekalb grain sorghum hybrids earned four national awards and 38 state awards. “De kalb growers earned the most first, second and third place national and state awards in this tough LyVLIHEHWfTH SCALES S 5 Way Pig Litter Scale » « IVTI entlrc litter can be placed m the i portable Way Pig at one time. The I new oversize scale gives a clear readout of the weight in pounds and kilograms. The compact design allows it to glide easily through aisles R and around tight comers MEPICATOB _________ This mcdicator accurately meters antibiotics, coccidiostats, BljXfyiiri ITW > I drufis, disinfectants, sulfas, vaccines, wormers, vitamins, fertilizers or chemical additives into livestock and poultry drinking water or into irrigation systems. M Um of Puts hi Stock For Voar RNMyiNHoINM* FARMER ROY AGr , 410 East Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067 PrICM MX 717-866-7565 • 1-800-845-3374 mb Swine A Poultry Systems Specialists Cumberland County Extension Meeting Held (Continued from Pago Al 9) ate Cheryl Barrick, Sharon Carey, Alan Roper, Richard Ocker, Paul Hombaker, John McGill, Glenn Kimmel, and Kris Speers. Extension leaders had several achievements to highlight during the meeting. One of the most notable things that happened last year involved the extension building itself. The building underwent an expansion that doubled its size. It also was noted that one of the extension’s agents, Laura Watts, was elected vice president of the Pennsylvania Association of County Agricultural Agents. She is the first woman to win election Wins State Honors In Yield Competition competition,” said Paul Holliday, Dekalb Genetics Corporation sor ghum business unit manager. “Not only does this demonstrate the strength of our product line, but the fact that all these awards were won with not one or two, but 11 different hybrids, indicates the depth of the line as well.” The recently announced results show four national NGSP awards for Dekalb growers. National first place, conventional tillage/non-ir rigated, was won by Kevin Tubbs, Long Island, Kans., with DKS4 producing 186.73 bushels/acre. National second place, conven- Way Pig 500 IHHHi Animal Scale This rust resistant steel scale is used for weighing up to the largest hog. The entire unit serves as the weighing area so that an animal leaning on the sides won’t prevent an accurate reading. Creep Pad Double Mat 28” x 42” warm, dry and comfortable on this )bcr creep mat. It absorbs radiant hci locking drafts through floors and provu irfacc provides excellent traction for bi LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT c lenderlbot/NS looting i!> designed specifically for H standard nurseries and will H imodatc pigs up to 100 lbs. When | led m the outer edges or creep area of the ins crate, it provides a soft, warm, ig-type environment. to that position, which eventually will lead to the presidency of the statewide association. Last year was a busy year, too. According to the extension’s annual report, its agents handled 3,485 calls, made 3,926 visits and held 679 meetings that were attended by 24,818 people. The county Dairy Herd Improvement Association had 114 members who enrolled 8,194 cows. Cumberland County’s 4-H program made a strong showing in 1994 with 168 adult leaders, 32 teen leaders and 1,612 club mem bers who did 2,408 projects. The program touched 3,905 other tional tillage/irrigated, was won by Hershell Hill, Levelland, Tex as, with DK66 producing 170.15 bushels/acre. National third place, conventional tillage/irrigated, was won by Mark Witt, Hooker, Okla., with DK66 producing 188.23 bushels/acre. National third place, no-tili/non-irrigated, was won by Edward Nossick, Secretary, Md., with DK4B producing 155.62 bushels/acre. In addition, the 38 state awards include 21 first place winners, up from 14 in 1993. Dekalb also won 63 county awards, up from 24 the previous year. Haunt Sat 7t30 - 11i30 WE SHI Pun youths in some way as well. Peiffer summed up the situation pretty well in her message in the extension’s official report for the 1993-94 service year. “We feel that the board and staff have worked productively to identify the needs of our local Lancaster from the Cola/Carmel family fresh at 3 years, and milking 143 pounds milk. In addition, the farm has a “New York” style heifer raising facility. Even more unique is that this 240-acre operation (some rented) farm is working on becoming a “certified organic” operation through a national association (OCIA). There will be an oppor tunity during the tour to ask Mevling about raising crops and feeding cows “organically.” Walmoore Farms Walmoore Farms is a corporate patnership consisting of BUI and Sally Moore, along with their son and daughter-in-law, Walt and Greta Moore. The operation currently milks 540 cows on two separate farms, located about a mile apart. A new Free stall complex, recently com pleted, will house 200 cows and concentrate more of the cows at one location. The Moores operate with a futuristic and progressive approach to dairy farms and employee management The herd is 100 percent artificially insemi nated, and 90 percent registered. There are from 15 to 20 people involved in the operation, with six to eight working fulltime. Altogether, they farm 1,000 acres. New Bolton While not a farm, a visit to the rural campus of the University of AGRI-INC. Custom Built Farm Buildings Designed To Yout Needs I ’ •' ' ■ f¥* * ' ! HEIFER BARN & TIE-STALL BARN horsesSllbar^^^"^ Let Our Experience Work For You • Dairy Complexes And • Workshop And Machinery Storage Replacement Stock Facilities Buildings 1 • Horse Stall Bams And Riding • Timber Column Building For Light "■nas Commercial AGRI ■ INC. The Construction Profmionili 151 E. Farmersvilie Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 • (717) 354-4271 Serving The Agriculture Industry For Over 25 Years communities and encouraged program priorities in relation to available time and staff,” she said. “Our goal is always to improve the quality of life through a form of non-formal education programs based on tested scientific knowledge.” Holstein Association (Continued from Pago A2O) Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is a very related and worthwhile stop for the tour. The center is devoted to the care and treatment of large animals, and is a world-renowned treatment center for horses, as well as a facil ity specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the health, production and profitability of food and fiber producing animals. The center, with close ties to the University’s medical complex at the Philadelphia campus, is a major resource for Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry. The 600-acre campus has more than 70 buildings, including a hos pital for large animals, clinical and research laboratories, classrooms, dormitories, and farm buildings. One of the oldest structures is the historic 18th century Allam House, that serves as a hub of guest and conference activities. Along with a tour of the center, Dr. Bill Chalupa, involved with nutrition research at the center, is to talk about ‘The Transitional Cow.” Those with previous experience dining at the West FaUowfield Christian Day School in Atglen already know what good food they can expect to be served by the school auxiliary. Following dinner, the bus is to return to the Farm and Home Center. Dinner
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